Pool Inspection Toolkit

At a glance

Inspections are an essential part of aquatics and recreational water programs. Use our resources to improve your program's inspections of public pools, hot tubs, and water parks.

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Importance of inspections

Inspections assess whether aquatic facility's operation and maintenance meet the standards set in the jurisdiction’s public health code. During inspections, environmental health practitioners can serve as illness-and-injury-prevention advisors to pool operators. Immediate closures and violations offer an opportunity to educate operators about proper operation and maintenance and how it prevents repeated violations.

Impact of inspections‎

Recent studies found that routine inspections resulted in immediate closure of 11.8% (1 out of 8) of public pools and 15.1% (1 out of 7) of public hot tubs because of health hazards.

What's included

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Inspection Toolkit: Inspection Form Resources

Use our inspection form and resources to inspect aquatic venues based on CDC's guidance.
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Inspection Toolkit: Training

Take our online on aquatic facility systems and pool inspection.
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Inspection Toolkit: Using Your Data

Use your inspection data to identify trends and improve your aquatics program.

More resources

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Content Source:
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID); National Center for Environmental Health